Andrea True was born in Nashville. Along with this #4 U.S. 70s disco smash, she starred in many X-rated movies during the same decade.

59

SUCKER DJ

Dimples D (1990)

Ben Liebrand remixed "Sucker DJ" using the theme from TV's "I Dream Of Jeannie" to create an early rap hit. It charted in Britain and reached #1 in Australia.

58

HOW LONG

Ace (1974)

English group Ace featured Paul Carrack on lead vocals. "How Long" peaked at #3 in America and went Top 20 in Britain. Carrack later joined (UK) Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics.

57

TURNING JAPANESE

The Vapors (1980)

New wave English group The Vapors enjoyed Top 10 success with this subtle reference to masturbation in the UK, Canada, Australia (where it reached #1) and New Zealand.

56

SEASONS IN THE SUN

Terry Jacks (1973)

Canadian Terry Jacks' adaptation of a Jacques Brel French song entitled "Le Moribond" featured English lyrics by Rod McKuen. In 1973, the remake was issued, reaching #1 in America, Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

55

BUTTERFLY

Crazy Town (2000)

American group Crazy Town topped the charts in America, Brazil and parts of Europe with "Butterfly". It was built around a sample of "Pretty Little Ditty" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

54

GOT TO BE REAL

Cheryl Lynn (1978)

R&B singer Cheryl Lynn belted out this disco track which reached #12 in America. She was the guest female vocalist on Toto's "Georgy Porgy".

53

TEENAGE DIRTBAG

Wheatus (2000)

American group Wheatus made #2 in the UK with "Teenage Dirtbag". The single topped the Australian chart and was a hit across Europe.

52

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

Starland Vocal Band (1976)

American group Starland Vocal Band featured married couple Bill & Taffy Danoff. As members of Fat City, they backed John Denver on his hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads". "Afternoon Delight" hit #1 in America and went Top 10 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as peaking at #18 in the UK.

51

SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME

Rockwell (1984)

The son of Motown chairman Berry Gordy Jr. enjoyed 3 weeks peaking at #2 in America with this self-penned song dealing with paranoia. Featuring backing vocals by Michael Jackson, the single also made the Top 10 in Britain, Europe, Canada and New Zealand.

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